Carex morrowii 'Silver Sceptre'
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge
Description
Grown for delicate ornamental light-green and cream variegated foliage; great in a moist border in shade or sun, does not like to dry out
Ornamental Features
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge is primarily valued in the garden for its cascading habit of growth. Its attractive grassy leaves remain light green in color with distinctive creamy white edges throughout the year.
Planting & Growing
Silver Sceptre Variegated Japanese Sedge will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
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full sun to shade
moist
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wet
4b
2
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18 inches
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